Rovner Recaps Medicaid Cuts’ Impact on Hospitals and Fields Caller Questions on Affordability

April 11, 2026

KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed Medicaid cuts on WAMU’s 1A on April 7. She also discussed health care affordability on The Middle With Jeremy Hobson on April 3.

Click here to hear Rovner on 1A.
Click here to hear Rovner on The Middle With Jeremy Hobson.

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April 11, 2026

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<h1>Rovner Recaps Medicaid Cuts’ Impact on Hospitals and Fields Caller Questions on Affordability</h1>

<p>KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed Medicaid cuts on WAMU’s <em>1A</em> on April 7. She also discussed health care affordability on <em>The Middle With Jeremy Hobson</em> on April 3.</p>

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<li><a href="https://wamu.org/story/26/04/07/what-cuts-to-medicaid-mean-for-american-hospitals/">Click here to hear Rovner on <em>1A</em></a>.</li>

<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YHilsde73bMtiQUZJdiyN?nd=1&dlsi=421408d727934653">Click here to hear Rovner on <em>The Middle With Jeremy Hobson</em></a>.</li>
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